1909
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From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
any thing at all
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
Dora
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From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
Edith's
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From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
divisible by two
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
set up or found
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading This tranquil state of things was only a lull.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
held or filled or in use
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
and nothing more
From this reading This tranquil state of things was only a lull.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
a male human offspring
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
make square
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This tranquil state of things was only a lull.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This tranquil state of things was only a lull.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This tranquil state of things was only a lull.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time she was so happily occupied in furnishing and decorating that life flowed more evenly for both husband and son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading This tranquil state of things was only a lull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
at the time that
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By 1909 he was a busy man with a steadily increasing income, and Dora was able to move to the larger house on which her heart had been set since Edith's move to Sussex Square.
which person or people
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edwin himself who had looked forward with foreboding to the birth of the child was surprised and amused when he found what pleasure he gained from his son's companionship.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The former was spared anything in the nature of a scene for some months; days and even weeks went by without Dora having recourse to her favourite weapon--tears--and the younger Edwin for nearly a year enjoyed the ministrations of the same nursery governess.
